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Show 5 March 26, 2003 Gunnison Valley NewsSalina Sun (Letter to the Editor) Dear Editor: has been a part of my life since I was 9 years old. It taught me leadership skills, gave me self confidence, and increased my knowledge in many areas. I gained new friendships, went on many trips, and most of all had fun! As a parent, I want the same wonderful experiences for my children. Life is busier and there are more good choices available than when I was young. I am glad my kids can have the opportunity to a member of There are many myths of out there. 1. It is not just a summer program. Registration is usually done in October and you can work on projects throughout the year. doesn't have to be one more thing to do. It can compliment your other activities such as sports, scouts, school projects, etc. 2. H is not just for 9 years old and up. You can before 9 yrs. Old be in Mini and be a member of a club and put things in the fair. 3. You don't have to have a big club. We do most of our projects 4-- H 4-- 4-- H 4-- H 4-- 4-- H 4-- H in a family club. This is a great way to spend time together as a is not just agrifamily. 4. culture. There are many projects available such as arts & crafts, 4-- H photography, sports, cooking, sewing, fishing, etc. The office has many resources available to help you in your projects. I just want to thank KMTI for through helping us promote the table talk program and radio spots. The local papers have been great to support us by news. The printing our schools have let us distribute information to the students. We want everyone to know is and that there is what something for everyone in ofThe Sanpete County fice is at 325 W. 100 N. in Ephraim. If you would like more information or an enrollment form you can visit them or 7 call or The motto of is "To Make the Best Better". That's exactly can do for you. what 4-- H 4-- H 4-- H 4-- H 4-- H 4-- 4-- H 283-759- 283-759- 8. 4-- H 4--H Sincerely, Corinne F. Olsen Redmond News Barbara Christensen j and Patsy Hampton; Cindy Anderson, daughter of Glendon and Raelyn Anderson; Julie Mickelson, daughter of Maylen and Nikki Mickelson; Melanie lief Society held their annual Hawkins, daughter of Wayne Birthday Party on Thursday, and Marie Hawkins. March 20. A dinner and proSpeaking in the Redmond Ward on March 16 were First sisfor the were presented gram Paul Braithwait and Jeff Halters and their husbands. lows. SisElder Douglas Brent and Ryan Nelson provided the musical number. Lee ter Mary Jensen are home A stake youth fireside was from serving their mission in Oklahoma. Their report was on held at the Salina Stake Center Sunday, March 23 in the on March 16. The Redmond Second Ward's Redmond Second Ward. Relief Society Birthday Party Speaking in the Second Ward on March 16, was the Seminary was held Thursday, March 20. Teacher, James Williams. The The husbands were invited to musical number was provided attend. The Young Women's Mother by Ryan Nelson and accompanied by Marcie Anderson. Daughter Day will be held on Among the 17 contestants March 29 at 3:30 p.m. in the running for Miss North Sevier Stake Center. There will fun, on March 22, were Krystal food and fashion. The satellite Hampton, daughter of Keith program will begin at 5:30 p.m. Shaylee Laws of Redmond is among the NSMS Readers of the Month. She is the daughter of Allan and Christine Laws. Redmond Second Ward's Re- i 1 1 Ask A Specialist by USU Extension Answer by Barbara Rowe, Utah State University Extension Family Resource Management Specialist It comes as no surprise that it . is expensive to raise a child, and that the cost is ever increasing. Consider the following information to see if you are financially prepared. According to estimates by the U.S. Department of e Agriculture, a family (making $39,600 to $66,600 a year before taxes) living in the urban West will spend $186,720 to raise a child bom in middle-incom- 2001 to age 18. Child raising costs in the urban West are higher than the rest of the country, primarily because housing is more expensive. Thus, the average cost in e the United States for a a child family to raise bom in 2001 to age 18 was estimated at $170,460. These estimates are contained in a report issued annually by the USDA titled, "Expenditures on Children by Families." The report includes averages for the entire country and provides estimates of expenditures on children from birth through middle-incom- age 17 in different geographic regions of the United States, including urban and rural areas. Center by Jim Olsen since the estimates only apply to costs from birth to age 18. AcOkay, so Im not as regular cording to the USDA, expenditure estimates on children by at writing Left of Center as I husband-wif- e families do not promised would be. to single-pareMy mother asked me where families, apply which account for an increasing my column had been lately. Said percentage of families with chil- that it was the only thing she dren. The USDA prepares sepa- read the paper for. rate estimates for these houseThanks mom! I guess I have holds. The estimates show that been a little SCUD shy, I guess. a single parent family with an However, I took a couple of days income less than $39,100 before off and attended the annual Utah taxes will spend $118,950 to raise Press Association Convention in a child bom in 2001 to age 18. Mesquite, NV. Theres nothing The counterpart will like getting together with your spend $124,800. The difference own kind, swapping war stories, in spending between single- - and and stealing ad two-parefamilies is attributed topping tales, ideas. and story to differences in income. As I stole some good ideas single-parefamilies have one from other and hope to papers, less potential earner (the absent some exiting regenerate pages total household income parent), for the Gunnison Valley News is lower and child-reariexpenses consume a greater per- and Salina Sun. I have recommitted to putcentage of income. Because the USDA estimates ting together some fun, inspiring are based on averages, they are and entertaining Left of Centers. This week I wanted to look not useful in predicting what a particular family will spend. at two factoids that caught my However, they do illustrate use- interest: ful trends. For instance the cost First, the Utah Agricultural of raising a child increases as a Statistics Service reported Utah child gets older, a signal for par- farmers and ranchers lost ents to continually find ways to 55,000 sheep and lambs in add to their income. 2002. The largest single cause That is probably not good of in was lambs lost before docking. They also accounted for the loss of another 10,300 after docking. 1 Weather conditions were the second largest cause of death for lambs before docking, accounting for 3,900 deaths. My second factoids for the week can be used to argue why you shouldnt let your dog or cat sleep in the same bed as you do. dont let Waggs sleep in my nt I bed. two-pare- nt Dogs and cats can deprive you of the best spot on the bed. According to a study at the Mayo Clinic, it was found that 22 percent of the patients let their pets sleep on the bed. Of that, 53 percent said their nt nt The estimates include direct news for parents of prespending for housing, food, schoolers who are shocked at the transportation, clothing, health cost of day care. Unfortunately, care, child care, education and the savings in child care as miscellaneous expenses. youngsters grow older is more than offset by increases in other redo costs include not They lated to pregnancy and child- expense categories (food and birth or the indirect cost of lost transportation, for example). The USDA estimates are put earnings and career opportunia to both ties when one or variety of uses. For instance, parents take time away from work to divorce attorneys and mediators death sleep was disturbed to some extent. Dont let your pet swindle you out of sleep, or the soft spot in the bed, for that matter. Bonus Levity: To: Dept, of Homeland Se- curity Dear Sirs: am writing to you for further instructions to what the next step is for me to take in protecting my family from possible attacks by terrorists. have my duck taped....now what? 1 lambs before I from coyotes, killing 4,700. This accounted for 25 percent of all employ them to provide a real- nancial needs in the event of a ity check for parents who think parent's premature death. In child support guidelines are un- addition, teachers use the estirealistic. mates to help students underThe estimates are also useful in stand the financial changes that estate planning to evaluate fi accompany parenthood. GUNNISON VALLEY HOSPITAL Healthcare Services );4 - Ask your local paper how you can reach over 500,000 households in 50 Utah newspapers in one easy step through Utah Press Association statewide classified advertising network. (National placement also available through Utah Press.) care for their children. Also not included is the cost of paying for college or for setting aside money for college, HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RAISE A CHILD? LEFT OF Visiting Specialists & Public Health Services FOR MARCH 2003 0Utah Press DRIVERS WANTED: COMPANY & OWNER OPERATORS SLT EXPRESS 35 WESTERN STATES - EXCELLENT PAY & BENEFITS 3 YRS OTR EXPERIENCE OTRHAZMAT REQUIRED NEWER EQUIPMENT 866-313-04- 78 'liEY FINKSTERS! CHECK OUT THE ' ED BIS DADDY" ROTH OPEN HOUSEI i Ask for Joan in Radiology at Gunnison Valley Hospital for an ipointment after consultation with your primary care physician. Cristy Meacham is available to see patients Monday - Friday (9: a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Gunnison Valley Hospital gunmson valley hospital Home Health & Hospice serve the counties of: We Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne Available services include: IV Therapy Physical Therapy Nursing Diabetic Consultation Occupational Therapy Referral Aid for Other Services. 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